These fingerless gloves are perfect for cold-weather activities that require some manual dexterity, like driving, using binoculars, riding a bike, or taking pictures. They have half-fingers and a mitten top that flaps up over the fingers; the thumb is completely covered. The extra-long cuffs can be turned up or worn long. The mitts are knit using worsted-weight yarn on small double-pointed needles to create a dense fabric. For additional warmth, you can line the mitten top, the thumb, and the palm of the hand with flannel. Little dots of hook-and-loop fastener hold the mitten tops to the body of the mitts. The pattern is written for a man’s size Medium (woman’s size Large.)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, 265 yards / 4.5 ounces (240 meters / 120 grams)
Optional: Contrast color for cuff, 6.5 yards / .1 ounce (6 meters / 3 grams)
Optional: Flannel fabric for lining, 1/4 yard (23 cm) of 45-inch-wide (114 cm) fabric
Double-pointed needles, US size 4 (3.5 mm), or size needed to achieve gauge
Stitch marker (1)
Stitch holders (2), approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long
Self-gripping fastener rounds, 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) (2 sets of hooks and loops)